Housing conditions for animals

For private individuals

Here you will find the advice of the Brussels Animal Welfare Council and the info sheets of Bruxelles Environnement on pets and the living conditions that citizens should provide for them. This advice is not binding, but indicative.

External siteAdvice - 'minimum standards' of the Brussels Animal Welfare Council (in French and Dutch)

For equidae (horses, donkeys,...): 

External siteAdvice - 'minimum standards' for equidae (in French and Dutch)

For cats:

External siteAdvice - 'minimum standards' for cats (in French and Dutch)

For dogs:

External siteAdvice - 'minimum standards' for dogs (in French and Dutch)

Info sheets on caring for pets:

External siteSheets on caring for pets (in French and Dutch)

For professionals

The standards listed here are binding (legal).

What is legally acceptable in terms of accommodation and care in approved animal facilities (shelters, pet shops, breeding farms and dog and cat boarding):

External siteRoyal Decree laying down conditions of approval for animal establishments and the conditions on the marketing of animals (in French and Dutch)

Information on the steps for keeping certain animals:

• External siteWhich animals may be kept? (in French and Dutch)
• External siteEnvironmental permits (classified establishments, section 10) for keeping at least 'six small animals' or one 'large animal'